Mac Bat

[mr.miracle]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=190354624954&Category=25152&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1

Zane Burns usually has really good stuff. Not saying this isn't legit but it is very interesting because the tar patterns don't reflect normal patterns for a Mac bat. The other odd thing, look at the PSA/DNA website Authen tication comments on this bat.
PSA/DNA Authentication Services it is our opinion that the signature(s) is/are genuine. According to the Certification Database, this item is defined as follows:
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Item: BAT
Primary Signer: MARK MCGWIRE
Authentication Date: 05/27/2008
Result/Grade: Authentic
Notes: Model Number: MAC 25, Length: 34.5 in., Weight: 32.7 oz., Wood: Ash, Wood Finish: Natural, Labeling period: 2000, and Condition: Uncracked, Written Identification: Ounces Marked. Use Attributes: Inconsistent Use. Autograph: None.



It is marked as authentic however it lists Use Attributes as Inconsistent Use. I am guessing this is due to the tar patterns? Very odd on this one.

[TNTtoys]

My thoughts on this one are that the bat was prepared for game use by Mac but not used in actual games by him. It appears to be a legitimate Mac bat, it has correct factory markings, knob handwriting, centerbrand tar, and overall prep one would expect on a Mac bat -- however, I don't see the handle tar, nor do I see significant use if any at all (just rack marks and/or black streaks caused by a black bat scraping against it).
I would class this as a game issued McGwire bat and price it somewhere in the $500-600 range.

[Birdbats]

Agreed... legit bat, but not Mac's pine tar pattern. Also notice the ink transfer on the bottom/left-hand hitter's side. Wouldn't expect a ball mark there on one of Mac's bats.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/PineTarPattern2.jpg

[allstarsplus]

Agreed... legit bat, but not Mac's pine tar pattern. Also notice the ink transfer on the bottom/left-hand hitter's side. Wouldn't expect a ball mark there on one of Mac's bats.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/birdbats/Bats/PineTarPattern2.jpg

Jeff - I want to get my Mac bats signed after seeing your collection. That sig on the 4th bat down is a real nice sig!

[Birdbats]

For the record, those aren't my bats. Only the 7th one down is mine, though I did once own the 3rd and 5th ones down. The one you mentioned, Andrew, belongs to my friend George; he got it at auction from LaRussa's ARF. It is, indeed, a sweet bat.

FYI, the 6th bat is in Cooperstown and the 8th bat is in the Cards' HOF/museum. The top two belong to a team official; I repaired them and took shots while I had them in my possession.

[10thMan]

The 2000 Mac Bat listed on Ebay looks like the knob has been sanded flat. This is a Red Flag for me anyway...I agreee as well, not too many ball marks on the Left Hitters side from Macs later Career.


Sean